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cake-in-mug (almond cherry sour cream cake-in-mug)

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Recipe by
Julie Nease
@julzz
Lodi, CA

This started out as a chocolate cake-in-mug, that my brother shared with me; as you can tell, it didn't stay that way! ;) Note: The cook time is actually 3 minutes, but the lowest number available is 5 minutes.

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(1 rating)
yield 2 (large servings) or 4 (small servings)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For cake-in-mug (almond cherry sour cream cake-in-mug)

  • 9 Tbsp
    flour
  • 6 1/2 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 3 Tbsp
    milk
  • 3 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract (i use tahitian when i can)
  • 2 tsp
    (heaping) sour cream (optional)
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    cherry extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • pinch
    salt (1/8 to 1/4 tsp)
  • dried cherries (approximately 1/2 handful)

How To Make cake-in-mug (almond cherry sour cream cake-in-mug)

  • 1
    Combine flour & sugar
  • 2
    Add egg
  • 3
    Combine oil, milk, sour cream (if using) & extracts; mix thoroughly
  • 4
    Pour into flour/egg mixture
  • 5
    Mix well (with out the sour cream, the batter will be a little thicker than with)
  • 6
    Pour into large soup/coffee mug
  • 7
    Sprinkle dried cherries on top of batter (they should sink in while cooking.
  • 8
    Place in microwave (I always place a paper towel or paper plate under)
  • 9
    Cook 3 - 4 1/2 minutes
  • 10
    Cake will rise over top of mug
  • 11
    Insert knife in center to test doneness (Note: outside of cake will appear spongy & moist; inside will be done)
  • Almond Cherry Sour Cream Cake in Mug
    12
    Empty onto plate & enjoy (I usually enjoy plum-raspberry jam with this on top)
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